Production Assistant - AM Newsroom

Job Description

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - PART-TIME - KCBS-AM Newsroom
Overview

Production Assistants work in the newsroom as an assistant to the editor on duty and the news director. They are responsible for coordinating the retrieval and labeling of sound, transcribing copy from field reporters, answering newsroom phone lines, and updating information such as sports scores, weather and market information. They must be able to handle listener inquiries and complaints in a polite, efficient manner. News Production Assistants should be able to recognize the urgency of phone calls (sources, breaking news tips, notice of news conferences) and make sure those calls are directed to the correct individual. News Production Assistants may also be assigned to production and guest booking duties for specialty programming.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Writing and editing newscast/wire copy for broadcast
• Interviewing newsmakers for news stories
• Fact checking news stories and researching news topics
• Light production duties as required
• Other duties as required by management

Qualifications

About You:

Required:
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential

Preferred:
• 4 year degree in journalism preferred

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Writing and editing newscast/wire copy for broadcast
- Interviewing newsmakers for news stories
- Fact checking news stories and researching news topics
- Light production duties as required
- Other duties as required by management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4yzb7-18-118-120-109-42 in your application.